Deck Education

Can you put a fire pit on a deck and use it safely?  As the weather starts to warm up, this question enters the mind of many new deck owners. After all, your deck is the perfect place to sit down and enjoy some outdoor time with friends, family, and neighbors. And sitting in front of a fire is a …

Deck lights are one of the most popular, practical, and aesthetically pleasing upgrades you can choose. They’re considered essential by many, especially if you plan on using your deck at night.  But how viable is it for homeowners to install deck lights themselves, or even for builders who aren’t certified electricians? We all know how dangerous electricity can be, and …

  Oh no, we’ve seen it too.  Your neighbor has a sloping deck, and it’s at quite an angle. It’s certainly a tough place to play a game of marbles!  Are you wondering what the cause could be, so you can make sure to avoid the same trouble with your own deck? Fortunately, we have you covered. Let’s jump into …

You’re planning on building a new deck and realized just how many upgrades you could add to your build. It can be overwhelming at first to know what to choose, but while some upgrades are for pure aesthetics, a deck gate also serves a functional purpose. So today, we’re going to talk all about Trex deck gates. We’ll cover why may want …

You’re ready for a brand new deck. But do you have to be home during the build?  Schedules are tight these days. But have no fear that the project could interfere too much with your schedule. Aren’t there a lot of inspections and things that could set back the process? You and your family have busy lives! So as much as you’d love …

One of the more challenging decisions to make when building a deck is installing wood or composite.  Like most homeowners, we feel that the more maintenance-free something can be, the better. But does that mean a maintenance-free deck like Trex is the right choice for everyone? Because who wouldn’t miss sanding railing balusters, replacing rotting boards, fixing sticking up nails, and restaining …

Living within an HOA or Condo association has many benefits. You may feel a sense of community, have access to great amenities, and your neighborhood or building likely has excellent curb appeal.  But when it comes to home improvement, like building a new deck, what kind of condo or HOA approvals do you need and to what extent? How limited …

As a homeowner looking to build a deck, we’re sure it’s common to hear every contractors pitch on why you should trust them and how they can help you.  But in our opinion, it’s also important for companies to be humble and open about when things haven’t always gone as planned—sharing how they overcame these issues, what they learned and …

Adding a deck is one of the best improvements you can make to your home. On top of adding functionality to your outdoor space, a deck will improve curb appeal and, when properly built, look stunning and last for years. But, considering decks are generally built right up against your home (or literally connected in some cases), do we need …

We’ve all heard the stories: a friend hires a contractor, and everything starts off great.  But then the work becomes inconsistent; the crew is there one day but not the next, or they show up late and leave early. There’s no clear communication, and the homeowner has no clue what’s happening or when their project will be complete. This behavior …